Posts tagged with ‘Mike Phillips’

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Passion, Persistence, Perseverance (The FRONT #42)

by Mike Phillips

I love fire, passion. I admire persistence. And I respect perseverance. There are so many amazing parallels in athletics, especially football, to business. For example, the work ethic involved. The overwhelming emotion and the continued pursuit of success and winning. You’ll have to tune into the video or podcast for the full narrative today! But, […]

What Did You Learn Today? (The FRONT #41)

by Mike Phillips

Did you learn something new? I have talked often about learning. Learning being deliberate and definitive. Regularly we talk about having a teachable attitude or a growth mindset – but what does that really mean? Like specifically. You MUST keep the wonder – you MUST be open to learning new ideas about old tasks. One […]

Mediocrity Has No Place In Business

by Mike Phillips

There is not a spot for “average” in the current work climate. There just isn’t. In my opinion, in business, especially now, more than ever before in history. You should not be accepting of mediocre (average) performance. There is too much at stake. There is too much social connection and transparency for you to continue […]

5 Tips On Getting Motivated and Staying Motivated (The FRONT #40)

by Mike Phillips

Get motivated and stay motivated with these five tips! When someone says, “Wow, that person is highly motivated!” We think of someone with limitless energy, and a positive attitude. But, how did they get that way? Where does the energy and the non-stop positivity come from? Motivation at its core is one of two things. […]

There Is Power In Practice (The FRONT #39)

by Mike Phillips

When you decide that you want to improve. You MUST practice every… single… day. Consistent, everyday practice creates more stamina, a complete skill set and therefore confidence. Let me start this with a real-life event. My wife and I enjoy going to the gym together. Sometimes we work out on our own, sometimes we take […]

The YES Factor! *remastered* (The FRONT #38)

by Mike Phillips

Get ready for some motivation! Say YES!!! As I have done an all video episode before, this episode of “The FRONT” is all audio. You can still “see” it on YouTube and also by checking out the Lead The Team Podcast Archive. This episode is all about the power of positive thinking! It is about the […]

Playing At Less Than 100% (The FRONT #37)

by Mike Phillips

Let’s face it, some days you are just not in it at 100%. There are days you either are hurt, sick, or just have an off-energy day and you don’t even want to show up to your business. These are the times that you must. Today is one of those days for me – I […]

FUN is a Key Element in Business Success

by Mike Phillips

Working on your success… the process should be fun! As a leader, you are helping to set the tempo of the work environment. No one wants to have someone who is 100% business, all the time. It’s important that you take your work seriously, just don’t be so bound up to take yourself seriously all of the […]

Evolution Is Different Than Sacrifice (The FRONT #36)

by Mike Phillips

It’s true. Evolution and sacrifice are different things, but I imagine you know that. Let me explain the context…This episode came out of a conversation that my wife and I were having about a pop artist last night. While listening to the radio, I commented that, “(The artist) doesn’t know who she is, or who […]

You Have To Take The Shot

by Mike Phillips

Every once in a while. Opportunities arise. If someone offers, say YES. If you sense there is an opportunity, say YES. When it happens, remember to breathe slow and deep, inhale. Stare right down the sight and get a clear picture of the target. What is it that you want? Make sure you can make […]